Dickerson told the jury the issue is not if Robinson murdered Gant, but what degree of murder Robinson is guilty of: First, second or voluntary manslaughter. The jury can decide which degree, if any, of murder to find Robinson guilty.

“There is a common theme — there is an unjustified, intentional killing,” Dickerson said. “I serve to you that is what we have here, first degree murder.”

Dickerson said the testimony shows Robinson planned out the murder and had intent.

“The testimony is there, the fact and the element is there,” Dickerson said, adding the testimony from the witnesses all collaborate one another.

Robinson’s defense attorney, Elbert Hatchett, told the jury the testimony of Heard does not add up. Heard told police the first time he did not know anything, and about 11 months later came to police with more information. Part of the information was that Robinson had a gun and said “It isn’t going to go down like he thinks,” about Gant.

Hatchett pointed out prior to Heard’s statement to officers, he was arrested on three counts, including possession of a firearm.

“Eleven months later, on the heels of him being charged with three felonies, he calls the police because somebody was threatening his wife,” Hatchett said. “But he was being threatened by the circumstances by his own criminal activity.”

Dickerson said in his closing statement that Heard was not given any incentive to testify, or a promise of incentive to testify against Robinson.

“You can look at that (Heard’s) testimony and determine the truth,” Dickerson said. “There has been no offer. He was asked over and over again. Just because this individual has a past, does that mean he is incapable of telling the truth?”